Nutrition Chapter 3
Which dietary guides were inspired by the Food Guide Pyramid?
(Mediterranean Food Guide, Asian Diet Pyramid) Inspired the development of other food pyramids for people who follow cultural and ethnic food pyramids for people who follow cultural and ethnic food traditions that differ from the mainstream American diet.
The standard serving size in the fruit group is equivalent to _______ cup of dried fruit.
1/2
Addition of iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid back into cereal grain products is known as _____________.
Enrichment
The average daily energy intake that meets the needs of a healthy person maintaining his weight is the:
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
The ______ inspired the development of other food pyramids who don't follow the western diet.
Food Guide Pyramid
The addition of any nutrient to foods is known as _________.
Fortification
Which food groups are addressed by the MyPlate?
Fruits vegetables protein foods grains dairy
The statement "fiber may lower cholesterol" on a box of cheerios is an example of a ______________ ________________.
Health Claim
In response to a period of weight gain, which of the following are ways you can balance calorie intake to manage weight?
increase physical activity consume fewer calories
A claim that describes the levels of nutrients in packaged foods is known as a _________.
nutrient content claim
A(n) _______ describes the role a nutrient or dietary supplement plays in maintaining a structure, such as bone or promoting a normal function, such as digestion.
structure/ function claim
The EAR should meet the needs of ___ percent of healthy people in a particular life stage/gender group.
50%
Which of the following nutrients are required on the Nutrition Facts panel?
Cholesterol sodium total carbohydrate fiber sugars protein vitamin A Vitamin C calcium iron contents saturated fats
Give the megadose side effect for each mineral Iron Calcium Selenium
Iron-Nausea, vomiting, consitpation. diarrhea, dark-stool Calcium- increase the risk of kidney stones Selenium- Gastrointestinal upsets, hair loss, fatigue, irritability
Which of the following areas is NOt a primary site for vitamins? *Fat *Kidneys *Liver
Kidneys
Myplate was developed as an interactive dietary planning by the _________.
USDA
which vitamin(s) is/are required to be placed on the Nutrition Facts panel?
Vitamin A. vitamin C
Give the megadose side effect for each vitamin Niacin Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin D
niacin- Facial flushing and liver damage B6- Nausea, heartburn, and server nerve damage C-Intestinal upset and diarrhea A- Birth defects and deadly D- Weakness, confusion, disorientation, heart rhythm irregularities
An amount of a vitamin or mineral that is at least 10 times the recommended amount of the nutrient is known as a_________.
Megadose
The vegetable group is high in which of the following?
Micronutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals
Reducing-fat Ranch dressing is an example of a ________ _______ claim.
Nutrient content
To which group do avocados, nuts and olives belong?
Oils
A structure-function claim______ state that a nutrient, food, or dietary supplement can be used to prevent or treat a serious health condition.
cannot
Micronutrients iron, zinc and b vitamins are commonly found in which food group:
protein
Meeting the _______ of a particular nutrient can prevent the development of a deficiency specific related disease.
requirement
What is the main reason food manufacturers make nutrition claims on food products?
they are used as a marketing tool directed toward the health-conscious consumers.
The Dietary guidelines recommended that the grains you choose are made with________ grains.
whole
True facts about the percentages of daily Values when applied to the Nutrition Facts food label?
*The 2000- kcalorie diet allows easy comparison among similar foods *They are based on a 2000-Kcalorie diet *People requiring more or less than 2000-kcalories must make the necessary adjustment.
What information should be listed on a Nutrition panel?
*amount of a serving size *number of servings in the entire container. *saturated fat *List of ingredients
Enrichment is the re-addition of which nutrients to cereal gain products:
*iron *B vitamins thiamin *riboflavin *niacin *folic acis
The supplement facts label must include the:
*manufacturer's contact information *serving size *%DV of each nutrient
The purpose of the Dietary for Americans is to_______
*set general nutritional lifestyle recommendation *reduce the risk of nutrition-related chronic health conditions
Which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010?
*to improve the health of all Americans age two and older
Which of the following is considered a megadose? * 20 times the recommendation *10 times the recommendation *100 times the recommendation *5 times the recommendation
10 times the recommendation
In the vegetable group, ______ cups(s) of raw uncooked leafy greens is equivalent to one standard serving.
2 cups
To be labeled as " reduced" the product contains ______ % less of the nutrients or calories found in the reference product.
25%
A Daily Value percentage of _______ or less is considered a low source for a nutrient.
5%
Best description of fortification
Addition of nutrients at a level above what it notmally contains such as calcium to orange juice. (the addition of any nutrient to foods)
Match the Macronutrient with its AMDR Carbohydrate 10-35% protein 20-35% Fat 45-65%
Carbohydrate=45-65% Protein= 10-35% Fat= 20-35%
Dietary guidelines recommend that people should consume foods made with which types of grain?
Choose foods with whole grains
Match the food with the food with which it belongs. Dairy V8 juice Meat/substitutes Yogurt Grains Legumes Vegetables Rice pilaf
Dairy= yogurt Meat/substitutes= legumes Grains=rice pilaf vegetables=V8 juice
A significant difference between Vitamins B & C Vitamin D is?
Meeting daily intake recommendations is essential
A produce farmer is interested in growing organic crops. Based on regulations, what would the farmer have to avoid? *mineral irrigation *synthetic fertilizer *genetic improvements *ionizing radiation
does not use of antibiotics, hormones, synthetic fertilizer and pesticides, genetic improvements, or ionizing radiation
Describes dietary references intakes
encompass a variety of energy and nutrient intake standards that can be used to help people reduce their risk of nutrient deficiencies and excesses, prevent disease, and achieve optimal health. (Umbrella term for various nutrient recommendations set by the Food and Nutrition Board)
Meat from animals raised without the use of hormones or antibiotics can be labeled_____________.
organic
The Nutrition Facts panel
*indicates the % Daily Value of some food constituents *lists certain food constituents *Indicates serving amounts
